US Bridges

US 380 EB over Dry Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · .3 MI E of Bu 280 · Structure no. 022490013407105

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 EB over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 380 EB over Dry Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,330 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 380 EB
CrossesDry Creek
Location.3 MI E of Bu 280
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22262, -97.7423
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,280 (2024)
Projected traffic13,330 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 380 EB over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 380 EB over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 EB over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 380 EB over Dry Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 EB over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.